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Japanese ambassador stayed in Ukraine to fight in his grandfather’s samurai armour? No, not true
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Oona McGee
Feb 27, 2022 - Tweet
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan dresses as samurai in show of strength against Russia
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SoraNews24
Feb 18, 2022
Channel a samurai from the Warring States Period, when masks were worn to protect the face from swords and arrows.
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New capsule toy collection features military commander samurai armour from the Sengoku Period
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Oona McGee
Mar 9, 2016
Historically accurate replicas of samurai helmets and armour will soon be coming to vending machines at castles around the country.
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